It's not so much not having enough bandwidth, in my experience with cloud streaming if you're doing other internet things on the same device it will cause issues.

I can run a 75mbit GFN cloud stream no problem, but if I'm watching a twitch stream or youtube on the same device at the same time, even if I drop GFN quality to 20mbit or less it'll still cause stability issues. Multiple data streams at the same time just causes problems for me.

If the update really is so big it'd take too long to wait and you have to play now i'd just cloud stream and then start downloading the update when you finish playing.

It's saddening to see what's become of Bungie. Despite not being a part of Xbox for nearly 20 years now, that era had such a profound impact on my life, even a little before they became part of Xbox. Creating so many memories with their games.

Agreed! I went with the OG Xbox over a PS2 or GCN because of Halo. I never regretted that decision as I have WAY too many hours in Halo CE. Whether it is beating the campaign (well mainly the first 5 levels :P ) over and over again in co-op with friends, or getting 4 Xbox's and TVs together in the same house for LAN parties. 

Crazy to think that back in the day MS paid 30 million for Bungie including the Halo rights.

Effective August 1, 2026, we will be updating prices worldwide. The price of XBOX consoles will increase by US$100 for 512 GB models and US$150 for 1 TB models. We will also be sunsetting our 2 TB model.

Last October, we increased XBOX console price by $20-$70 in the U.S. We hoped another price increase would not be necessary, and we have spent the last several months working with suppliers on options. Unfortunately, console storage and memory prices have increased by more than 2.5x and we expect another doubling by the fall of 2027. The entire consumer electronics industry is struggling with the current components crisis, but the effects are particularly hard on consoles. Unlike phones, computers, speakers, and other consumer devices, consoles are typically not sold at a profit, but instead for less than they cost to make.

Today we are also sharing programs to make XBOX consoles more accessible:

• Buy Now, Pay Later: We’ve made it easier for players to use Buy Now, Pay Later options on eligible XBOX hardware purchases through Microsoft Stores, making it possible to break up your payment into predictable short-term, interest-free installments.
• Interest Free Financing: Players purchasing eligible XBOX hardware through Amazon can take advantage of 0% APR financing for up to 12 months, giving players more flexibility with lower monthly payments and more budgeting control.

• Previously Played Consoles: We are working with retail partners on new programs to provide previously played consoles at lower prices. Players who are ready to upgrade or no longer use their console will be able to trade it in with participating retail partners for cash or store credit. Those consoles will then be made available at lower prices for players.
• Certified Refurbished Consoles: XBOX Certified Refurbished Consoles are available at Microsoft Stores for up to US$100 off MSRP.

Xbox layoffs are starting today, some of the XBOX ID team are also getting fired

Also:

Effective August 1, 2026, we will be updating prices worldwide. The price of XBOX consoles will increase by US$100 for 512 GB models and US$150 for 1 TB models. We will also be sunsetting our 2 TB model.

Last October, we increased XBOX console price by $20-$70 in the U.S. We hoped another price increase would not be necessary, and we have spent the last several months working with suppliers on options. Unfortunately, console storage and memory prices have increased by more than 2.5x and we expect another doubling by the fall of 2027. The entire consumer electronics industry is struggling with the current components crisis, but the effects are particularly hard on consoles. Unlike phones, computers, speakers, and other consumer devices, consoles are typically not sold at a profit, but instead for less than they cost to make.

Today we are also sharing programs to make XBOX consoles more accessible:

• Buy Now, Pay Later: We’ve made it easier for players to use Buy Now, Pay Later options on eligible XBOX hardware purchases through Microsoft Stores, making it possible to break up your payment into predictable short-term, interest-free installments.
• Interest Free Financing: Players purchasing eligible XBOX hardware through Amazon can take advantage of 0% APR financing for up to 12 months, giving players more flexibility with lower monthly payments and more budgeting control.

• Previously Played Consoles: We are working with retail partners on new programs to provide previously played consoles at lower prices. Players who are ready to upgrade or no longer use their console will be able to trade it in with participating retail partners for cash or store credit. Those consoles will then be made available at lower prices for players.
• Certified Refurbished Consoles: XBOX Certified Refurbished Consoles are available at Microsoft Stores for up to US$100 off MSRP.

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/06/25/xbox-console-price-update/

Series S 512GB: $349=>  $449
Series S 1TB: $399=>  $549
Series X 1TB Digital: $549=>  $699
Series X 1TB: $599=>  $749

Series S 512GB model now costs what the Series X did at launch......good lord

Hardware is dead. No idea why they decided now's the right time to have exclusives again.

Selling software on the machines people have already got is how you survive the current climate.

Gears isn't going to sell any consoles at this price point so what was the point lol.

So god help me if I find one of you buying a Series S for $549 I’m booking you in with a therapist.